Symbiotic Relationship in plants

Harshit, Arnav, Himanshu, Ishaan

VII- L
Symbiotic Relationship

Symbiosis relationship is a close relationship between two

organisms of different kinds which benefit both organisms. It
is a relationship in which organisms share both nutrients and
shelter. It is a give and take policy.
Example 1: Bee and a flower (Mutualism)

How is the bee benefitted?

- Bee gets nectar to make

honey and beehive
Example 1: Bee and a flower (Mutualism)

Flower is benefited in
following ways-
- Bee helps in seed
dispersal and helps in
transfer of pollen from
stamen to pistal
Example 2: Rhyzobium Bacteria & Leguminous Plant

Conversion of Atmospheric
Nitrogen into Soluble
Nitrogenous Compounds –
Nitrogen(benefit) for the
Plant

Nutrition & Shelter

(benefit) for
Rhyzobium Bacteria
Now Question for you….

1. What is the name given to the symbiotic relationship between

fungus and a plant?
Answer

Mycorrhiza refers to the role of the

fungus in the plant's root system.
Fungus get attached to root and
become extension of root system.
They expend to get access to
moisture and nutrients from soil.
Here’s another question for you….

2. Symbiotic relationship are not only in plants but

also in animals. Give an example of the same.
Answer

African oxpeckers feed on the backs of zebra,

elephants and other large African animals
Thank you